Archive for January, 2008
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008
Shopping (for kids)
D’you know, shopping for kids is sooooo much fun! Though I should probably qualify that - if you are a parent then going toys-shopping is probably hell on earth (as I should know, being the brat who insisted on having a full-blown Barbie doll house!). On the other hand, if you’re a Cool Aunt who […]
2 Comments » - Posted in Misc, London Life by oj
Monday, January 7th, 2008
Let’s All Overstay
Sometimes I really wonder about how this country does things. Today the BBC reported that students who overstay their visas don’t need to be deported. Why? Basically because the immigration department is short-staffed and have to set other priorities.
Honestly. Call me a right-wing or whatever, but surely if you’ve overstayed your visa you should go? […]
No Comments » - Posted in Britain by oj
Friday, January 4th, 2008
Goodbye Dr Chua
Another year, another sex scandal. I’m talking of course, about the (in)famous Chua Soi Lek DVDs.
My first thought on hearing the news was to wonder whether he should resign or not. At that point he was still playing the guessing game, and then the inevitable happened and he resigned anyway.
So I pondered over […]
No Comments » - Posted in Malaysia by oj
Thursday, January 3rd, 2008
Finally …
… the Americans start their presidential election process. Talk about making a mountain out of the whole thing. It feels like the election has been going on forever, because the campaigning sure has! No wonder you need so much money to take part - I read in The Times yesterday that both Hilary Clinton and […]
1 Comment » - Posted in The World by oj
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008
Happy New Year
Yes, Happy New Year to all and sundry!I was asked if I had any new year resolutions a few days ago, and I said no. But then, I started thinking about the things that I ought to do more of, and suddenly I realised that I did have some resolutions. So here they are, and […]
